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Palestine Ambassador Calls on Cultural Affairs Minister: Invitation Extended for Madrid Cultural Conference

The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Yousef S. Y. Ramadan, paid a courtesy call on the Hon'ble Minister for Cultural Affairs, Mr. Nitai Roy Chowdhury, MP, at the latter's ministry office today, Monday, at 11:30 a.m. During the call, the Ambassador personally conveyed an official joint invitation to the Hon'ble Minister to attend a cultural conference in Madrid, Spain. The invitation was extended jointly by H.E. Mr. Ernest Urtasun Domènech, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Spain, and H.E. Mr. Emad A. Hamdan, Minister of Culture of the State of Palestine. Hon'ble Minister Mr. Nitai Roy Chowdhury warmly received the invitation and highly appreciated the significant initiative, noting that culture serves as a vital bridge between peoples, promoting ...

Jul22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Blue Carbon Finance Crucial to Protect Coastal Communities and Strengthen Delta Economy: Environment Minister

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Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, stated that blue carbon finance is highly essential to protect coastal communities and strengthen the delta economy. The Environment Minister made this remark today, Thursday (2 July), during his opening speech at the international session titled 'Accelerating Integrated Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific: Regional Cooperation for Blue Carbon Finance,' jointly organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Landscape Alliance at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. During the session, he urged the global community to treat the blue carbon ecosystem as a climate asset, community asset, and development asset. Highlighting World Ban...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Nationalist ICT Forum Reconstitutes 101-Member Executive Committee

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The Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) has officially reconstituted its 101-member executive committee following an emergency general meeting held on Monday (29 June) at the auditorium of Club Notre Damians Bangladesh Limited in Banani, Dhaka. The meeting featured extensive discussions on the forum's overall activities, strengthening its organizational structure, and outlining its future strategic roadmap. Members unanimously approved the organization's constitution, marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing the forum and ensuring a more structured, dynamic, and accountable organizational framework. Following the adoption of the constitution, the existing committee was reorganized through a redistribution of responsibilities among current office bearers while incorporating sev...

Jun172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Present Government Will Ensure Scientifically Sustainable Utilization of the Country’s Immense Marine Resources

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Minister for Science and Technology, Faqir Mahbub Anam MP, stated on June 16, 2026 that the present government is committed to ensuring the scientifically sustainable utilization of the country's immense and promising marine resources. He remarked, "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, we are firmly dedicated to implementing all action plans regarding the Blue Economy as outlined in our election manifesto. To achieve economic growth, employment generation, food security, and climate resilience, absolute priority will be given to marine resource management, development of ocean-based industrial technology, biodiversity protection, marine environmental conservation, improving the living standards of coastal communities, and fostering research and innovation." ...

Jun132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Cultural Heritage and Creative Industries Key to Bangladesh’s Soft Power: Cultural Affairs State Minister

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State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam MP has highlighted the strategic role of Bangladesh’s cultural heritage, national identity, and creative industries in strengthening economic diplomacy, trade, and investment. The Minister made the remarks while attending as the Chief Guest at the plenary session titled “Thematic Three: The New Stage — Government Policy, AI, Creative Industries and Sport” at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference 2026 held 13 June 2026 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka. Mr. Md. Aminul Haque, State Minister for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Mr. Rehan Asif Asad, Advisor (with the status of State Minister) to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology and the Ministry of Science & Technology, attended ...

Jun122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Mainamati Museum and Shalban Vihara join myGov e-ticketing service

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The myGov e-ticketing service of Aspire to Innovate (a2i) has been launched at the historic Mainamati Museum and Shalban Vihara in Cumilla, both under the Department of Archaeology, to make visitor services easier, more transparent and seamless. The service was officially opened to visitors on Friday through a formal inauguration. From now on, visitors will be able to purchase advance tickets online by making payments through the website: eticketing.mygov.bd/mainamati-museum. Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Archaeology Sabina Alam, attended the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Md. Rashidul Mannaf Kabir, Joint Project Director (Joint Secretary) of a2i; myGov Team Lead (Deputy Secretary) Fazlul Zahed Pavel; Regional Director Dr. Mst Naheed Sultana;...

Jun62026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Digital Security Now More Critical Than Border Security: Information Minister

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP has emphasized that digital security has become more important than conventional border security in today's rapidly evolving world. He said that as societies continue to transform into knowledge and technology-driven ecosystems, ensuring digital security has become a national priority and the government is taking the necessary initiatives to address emerging challenges. The minister made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a roundtable titled "Combating Fake News in Bangladesh: Policy, Technology, and Accountability," organized by the Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka. Highlighting the growing threat of misinformation, Swapon said Bangladesh has been discussing fak...

May282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Holy Eid-ul-Adha Being Celebrated Across the Country Today

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The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant religious occasions for Muslims, is being celebrated across the country today with due religious fervor, enthusiasm, and festivity. The festival carries the message of sacrifice, self-purification, and devotion to Almighty Allah. Eid congregations were held this morning in the capital as well as in different parts of the country. Millions of devotees offered Eid prayers at the National Eidgah, mosques, and open fields. Following the prayers, worshippers participated in special prayers and munajat seeking peace, prosperity, and well-being for the country, the nation, and the Muslim Ummah worldwide. Eid-ul-Adha conveys a profound lesson of sacrifice for Muslims. In remembrance of the supreme devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) in...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt rebuilding sports structure to engage youth in regular physical activity: State Minister

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State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Friday said the government is rebuilding Bangladesh’s sports structure from the grassroots to national level to keep young people regularly engaged in physical activity alongside their studies. He said a structured athlete development pathway is being introduced—from union to upazila, district, divisional and national levels—to ensure children and youth remain involved in sports for an extended period each year. The state minister made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at a programme marking the 78th founding anniversary (Engineers Day) of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) at the Engineers Recreation Centre (ERC) auditorium in Dhaka. The event featured a seminar titled “Healthy Aging” and an award ceremony for t...

May192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Special Awareness Session for Clubfoot Child Caregivers Held in Feni

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A special awareness session for the parents and caregivers of children born with clubfoot—locally known as Mugur Pa—was held on Tuesday, 19 May, at Alabox Specialized Physiotherapy Treatment Center in the town's Temuhani area, at noon. Organized under the 'Walk for Life' project, the 'Parents Group Meeting' focused on ensuring the continuity of treatment and overcoming the social stigmas associated with this congenital condition. Implemented by the non-governmental development organization United Purpose Bangladesh with financial support from MiracleFeet, the event brought together 20 caregivers, including 12 female and 8males, of 10 clubfoot-affected children. The participants openly shared their personal struggles, emotional journeys, and daily challenges. Throughout the session, spea...